Do you ever have to walk through the school corridors on your own while people taller and more 'popular' are surrounding you? Do you feel alone and awkward so you take out your phone and scroll through things for no reason just so you can try and block everyone out? It doesn't really work though does it? Those people are still there, still surrounding you. Are you one of those people that when people behind you laugh, you think they are laughing at you? The truth is, that is probably never the case.

See you think all these things because you lack confidence in yourself when in reality none of it is true. You are your own person, you are simply amazing and you should NEVER let anyone make you think or tell you different. No one is better than you, in my eyes everyone is equal.

Many people feel shy when they meet new people, or do things that they don't normally do but there are many ways around it, You don't have to suffer.

Shy people are good too! Not everyone wants loud, outgoing people all the time. Imagine our world if no one was shy/quiet, everywhere would be loud (which can be a good thing too).

The point is YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. You are your own person, you have your own body and mind. You don't need to do things to fit in, because other people do it or because you are told to. You are your own person, you can do your own things, you do these things for yourself not for anyone else, you don't need to think about what other people will think, it is for you and you should do whatever makes you happy because to be honest that is all that matters. Be yourself.

So starting tomorrow keep your chin up when you are walking through those corridors or through crowds of people, When you hear people laughing behind you, think to yourself 'I AM ME AND I DON'T CARE WHAT OTHERS THINK AS LONG AS I AM HAPPY'. When you meet that new person gradually ask them questions so that they do more of the talking. If you need more help then talk to someone you trust.

I am 16 years old and I am one of those typical boy band lovers but I love fashion and makeup too!

I want my blog to be a bit different, I don't want to make it all about me and my life, I want to make it about my readers too and be able to write posts which everyone will hopefully enjoy! So to do that please follow my instagram @brookepowerxo or my twitter @brooklvnx and dm me your suggestions.

I want my blog to be a place that people can come to for advice and to do that I will be doing an advice section called 'Simply Advice'.

I am looking forward to writing more posts and I really hope you enjoy reading.